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Fictional Style Icon: Grace Hanson

By Tristan George September 6, 2018

Jane Fonda is a treasure. Grace Hanson is a treasure. Everything about Netflix’s Grace and Frankie is a treasure.

Seriously, I never expected to love a show about two elderly women finding out their husbands are having an affair with each other so damn much, but I do. It’s charming, hilarious, and heartwarming, and if you’re not watching it already, close this page, open up Netflix, and don’t move until you’ve binged all four seasons. You’ll thank me later.

Of course, everything Jane Fonda does is iconic, so it was no surprise at all how quickly Grace Hanson was added to my ever-growing list of fictional style icons. How couldn’t she be? I shouldn’t have to convince you. I’ll let her wardrobe do it for itself:

Event Recap: Flame Con 2018

By Tristan George September 4, 2018

What is Flame Con?

Flame Con was created just three years ago for a lot of reasons, but one core idea brought so many wonderful people together: to be NYC’s first queer comic con… and eventually the world’s largest. A few weeks ago, the Sartorial Geek/Jordandené team went to join in on the fun. After all, the summer issue of our magazine was all about celebrating love in all its beautiful forms!

We spent the weekend of August 18-19 in the ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel in Times Square. We had an amazing time, made so many new friends, and want to share our experience with you. Hopefully, it’ll be enough to convince you to check it out for yourself next year!

Plus Size Geek Fashion Picks

By Tristan George September 2, 2018

Plus size fashion has come a long way over the years. I can admit that, but that doesn’t mean the industry still doesn’t have a long way to go. After all, it wasn’t long ago that you couldn’t find anything over a size 12 that didn’t look like it was made for a grandma. And while the geek community is working towards being a more open and inclusive space, it still falls short on things like size ranges. So, without further adieu, here are my favorite spots to shop for plus size geek fashion:

Fictional Style Icon: Bonnie Carlson

By Tristan George August 30, 2018

I’m pretty much obsessed with Zoe Kravitz. Like, I’m sure if she straight-up punched me in the face, I’d just be like, “Well, at least she touched me.” Creepy? Yeah, maybe, but that’s beside the point. The point is that when I found out she’d be playing Bonnie Carlson in HBO’s adaption of Big Little Lies, I rushed to the TV so quickly it was borderline embarrassing.

It was no surprise that Bonnie Carlson enticed me as much as Zoe does herself. Apparently, there’s just something about mysteriously cool, calm, collected girls that makes me go, “LOVE ME OR AT LEAST BE MY BEST FRIEND PLEASEEEE!”

But there’s far more to Bonnie than that. She’s a spiritual, sensitive, soothing soul that I can only pray gets more screentime next season. Because not only do I adore Bonnie (and Zoe), but also, her offbeat, carefree wardrobe reaches levels of uncomplicated style that I can only aspire to reach one day.

Your Favorite Heroes Rock Red Lipstick. You Should, Too!

By Tristan George August 26, 2018

If you know me, you know I am rarely– if ever– seen without red lipstick. Taylor Swift, circa 2012, made it look so easy for my high school self to get into. Tracee Ellis Ross assured me I’m not crazy for breaking it out even in the most casual settings. (Red lips at the gym? An actual queen.) Here I am now, an adult woman that will skip several days of washing her hair but won’t leave the house without a red balm at the very least. It makes me feel as pretty as I do empowered and brightens up my face better than any blush ever could.

As someone who has tried every brand, shade, and finish in the books, I truly wonder why people are still so scared of red lipstick. I’ve heard every excuse out there: “It’s too high-maintenance!” “I feel like a clown!” “It looks weird with my hair/skin/features!” Red lips date back to as early as 3000 B.C., so don’t think it’s going away anytime soon. Your shade is out there, you just haven’t found it yet.

If you’re on the fence about rocking red, I’m not going to try to convince you anymore. I’ll let these badass ladies do it instead:

Fictional Style Icon: Miriam Maisel

By Tristan George August 23, 2018

“Everything with Midge starts with an accessory.” It wasn’t very long before Miriam Maisel’s mother, Rose, spoke this truth that I realized how extraordinary the fashion is in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Of course, I shouldn’t have expected anything else from a show centered around an Upper West Side-dwelling 50’s housewife. But, Miriam Maisel– or Midge, as we so affectionately hear her referred to as– still showed out in everything I wanted and more.

Perhaps it’s her funny-girl persona that makes everything about Midge’s wardrobe stand out on screen. Or, perhaps it’s because Rachel Brosnahan just rocks the styles so well. Seriously, it looks like she was plucked right out of the era and sent to us in a time machine. Whatever it is, I’m here for it. I’m here for Miriam Maisel and her wit, her talent, her hard work, and her impeccable wardrobe. (And I don’t care that I’m late to the game this time. I’m just happy I joined in at all.)

Men & Unisex Geek Chic Fashion Picks

By Tristan George August 19, 2018

Geek girl fashion is seemingly endless in this day and age. Whether you prefer shopping with small Etsy store or frequent major retailers like ModCloth and Hot Topic, there are options and they are almost everywhere. And these options are wonderful if you lean into the title of “geek girl”. But recently, it hit me that fashionable options that aren’t traditionally “feminine” are scarce. After all, the majority of my favorite (and the most popular) geek chic brands are known for their dresses, skirts, and women’s cut outwear. So, what does the fashionable geek boy wear? Or the androgynous geek girl? Or the non-binary geek that doesn’t use either of those titles? Why aren’t there more unisex geek chic fashion brands that extend past graphic tees?

I did a little research and was not surprised to find that options were scarce. While that’s a problem this community should certainly get on top of, I was able to find a few diamonds in the rough. So, if you’re in the market for geeky menswear/unisex fashion, consider checking out some of these spots:

Fictional Style Icon: Cersei Lannister

By Tristan George August 16, 2018

Say what you want about Cersei Lannister. Actually, don’t, because she’s my favorite Game of Thrones character.

No, I don’t condone her actions. Yes, she’s out of her damn mind. And yes: I do believe she’s the rightful heir to the throne. And even if she isn’t, guess what? She took it, guys, and she’s capable of doing it all without using big-ass overplayed dragons as an intimidation tactic. It’s hers. Don’t @ me.

Love her, hate her, or straight up wish for her to be beheaded, I don’t care. Just don’t try and tell me Cersei Lannister’s costumes aren’t some of the most gorgeous things you’ve seen on television.

6 Ways To Use Your Jordandené Zipper Bag

By Tristan George August 12, 2018

I cannot believe there was a point in my adult life that I’d completely forgotten about the convenience of zipper pouches. It wasn’t until I started working conventions and using them to transport money from registers that I realized I definitely should not have abandoned this concept after I left high school and needed a million to keep my life in order.

Jordandené just came out with their own version of the bag a few months ago and let me just say I’ve enjoyed every second of using mine. If you’re thinking of picking one up for yourself, here are some ideas on what to use it for!

Fictional Style Icon: Willow Rosenberg

By Tristan George August 9, 2018

I never really got into Buffy The Vampire Slayer, so you can imagine how surprised I was to find out that there’s one topic the fandom is really divided on: Willow’s wardrobe. In fact, Willow Rosenberg herself seems to be divided at times, too:

There’s an entire blog dedicated to what the author calls her “ugly” outfits. I’ve come across several Buzzfeed articles ranking her sweaters, some harsher than others. But there’s also a blog dedicated to praising her style, asking What Would Willow Wear?, and dozens of Pinterest boards and forgotten Polyvore sets on how to get the Willow Rosenberg Look.

So, love it or hate it, Willow has certainly carved her own spot in the world of fictional fashion. Fictional style icons are nothing if not memorable. Let’s take a look at what makes her just that.